APEX Fellowship

About the APEX Fellowship

APEX Fellowships offer structured and mentored support to students engaged in unpaid or underpaid (<$15.00/hour) summer internships or vocational exploration programs. This competitive award allows students opportunities to gain valuable experience in their field of interest, network with professionals, and reflect on their experience and how it pertains to their future goals and plans.

APEX Fellows can receive up to $4,000 for experiences lasting at least 6 weeks and 225 hours.

 APEX Fellowships may only take place between May 13, 2026 – August 18, 2026.

 

Important Dates

Application Opens

January 14, 2026

Application Due Date #1

February 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

If you already have your internship finalized and/or need to know whether you have funding before Spring Break, submit by this date

Application Due Date #2

April 5, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

If you are still finalizing details or need Spring Break to firm up agreements, submit by this date.

APEX Fellowship : “How to Apply” Sessions

Drop in hours – Monday – Friday 11am – 1pm (starting week of January 19th)

Workshop: March 3, 2026, 12:00-12:50PM, APEX Commons

Make an appointment

Getting Started

Before beginning this process, learn about eligibility requirements, how funding works, and an overview of the APEX Fellowship experience. 

Find an internship or vocational experience that you are interested in obtaining. 

  • Use your network to talk to people in your field of interest
  • Contact alumni through Ask a Scot
  • Use Handshake & LinkedIn to find opportunities
  • Meet with Career Planning and Experiential Learning staff to help brainstorm ways to find internships

In addition to the application questions, you will need to upload several documents.  The list below also includes links to assist you with each document.

In this application, you will be asked Pre-flection questions to put your experience in context of your Wooster education and future plans.  Use this document to assist you with answering these questions. AF & SUMF Application Questions 2026.docx

In addition to the application questions, you will need to upload several documents.  The list below includes links to assist you with each document. Use AF EXTRA Application Resources & Tips.docx to get started.

We are here for you and are happy to assist you throughout this process.

  • Schedule a 1-on-1 appointment with the Associate Director of Experiential Learning, Denise Rotavera-Krain
  • Attend weekly Walk-In Wednesday drop-in hours 1:30-4:00PM
  • Meet with a Peer Advisor Monday-Friday 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.  Drop in or make an appointment
  • Meet with Career Planning staff for help with your resume and/or LinkedIn profile

Make an Appointment

Check out local organizations with opportunities for students

See below for additional guidance and resources on applying for the APEX Fellowship.